UK PM Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears
Monday, 20 November 2023 According to an inquiry into Britain's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak allegedly said the government should allow people to die rather than impose a second national lockdown. This claim was made in a diary entry by Patrick Vallance, the government's former chief scientific adviser, who quoted Dominic Cummings, Johnson's senior adviser, as relaying the comment. Sunak's spokesperson said he would address the allegation when he gives evidence to the inquiry. The inquiry is examining the government's response to the pandemic.
Former health secretary Sajid Javid arrives at the Covid Inquiry in West London where he will give evidence. Former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab is also set to give evidence to the inquiry later..
Rishi Sunak has refused to be drawn on claims of a misogynistic atmosphere in Downing Street during the Covid pandemic. Responding to comments made by former deputy cabinet secretary Helen McNamara at..
A spokesman for Sunak said the prime minister would set out his position when he gives evidence to the inquiry "rather than respond to each one in piecemeal". DNA
Monday, 20 November 2023
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